Re: Radiation
gardenchat@hort.net
  • Subject: Re: Radiation
  • From: P* E* <g*@gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:38:20 -0500
300 dollars?   holy moley, I'm in the wrong bloody business.

On 5/26/10, BONNIE_HOLMES <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Depends on how uncomfortable "off the rack" is!!! My off the rack glove
> is very uncomfortable but it is the closest thing out side a custom $300
> one.
>
>
> Bonnie
> ETN Zone 7
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Apking" <redfour@omni-tech.net>
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:56:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Radiation
>
> Hey Bonnie, doesn't help to be Rich. I still buy off the rack. LOL
>
> BONNIE_HOLMES wrote:
> > Thanks. I think I've gotten the hang of moving the lump fluid out and
> > using the sleeve and glove to keep the fluid down. Main problem is that
> > my body doesn't fit off the rack, even with the various sizes and
> > pressure strengths. Doesn't surprise me. Very difficult to find shoes
> > and pants that actually FIT. If I were rich, I would do custom made.
> >
> >
> > Bonnie
> > ETN Zone 7
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zemuly@comcast.net>
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:27:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Radiation
> >
> > I'm sorry you developed lymphedema; however, it sounds like you and your
> > therapist have it under control. I had breast cancer over 20 years ago,
> and
> > I'm realizing all the time how fortunate I was to have had no ill effects
> > from the radiation. Chemo was not yet part of the protocol in my case.
> > Good luck on your continuing improvement.
> > zem
> > zone 7
> > West TN
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "BONNIE_HOLMES" <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net>
> > To: "Garden Chat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:57 PM
> > Subject: [CHAT] Radiation
> >
> >
> >
> >> Radiation sometimes has strange side effects. Four down and 29 more to
> >> go (see pictures). Also, lymphedema therapist designed a Ford device so
> >> I wouldn't have to pay for a $300 Lexus glove version. It is working!!!
> >> My hand is getting under control. I probably will have to wear it and
> >> the sleeve for months but the swelling is controlled. Yes!!!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> With it getting hot, I wish I had my artist in residence back to paint
> >> my head again. Most of my head coverings are just too hot. I bought a
> >> cute tomato red cap yesterday at the Race that is light and should work.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> This weekend, starting Friday, Blount County had a Race for the Cure
> >> event that I took part in. All survivors, from a couple of days to
> >> years, were recognized, received a survivor's t-shirt and a medal. Our
> >> community is so supportive. Person with me is a friend from my book club
> >> who had breast cancer surgery about the same time as I did. Fortunately
> >> for her, there was no spread to the lymph nodes involved so she had no
> >> chemo but is taking radiation. You might not be able to see them but the
> >> head gear had small lights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Cancer joke
> >>
> >>
> >> On board a flight to London, the pilot announced, "That thump you heard
> >> was our last engine conking out. I'm really sorry to tell you this, but
> >> we are going to crash into the ocean."
> >>
> >>
> >> In the stunned silence that followed, an angry voice spoke out. "Dammit!
> >> That stupid doctor of mine! He said I was going to die of cancer."
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Love, B
> >> ETN Zone 7
> >>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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